RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03365
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect entitlement to the following
medals:
1. The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).
2. The Kuwait Liberation Medal Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served in Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM from Dec
90 thru Jun 91. He was assigned or had temporary duties in
Oman, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia during this period.
His brother who was in the Army, and served on this same tour,
received these two medals for his service.
He served his country during a time of war and would like to
share his pride and service with his children and family.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served on active duty from 15 Sep 87 to 14 Sep 91.
His DD Form 214 reflects he was credited with six months, and
nine days of Foreign Service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIDRA recommends denial. DPSIDRA states they were unable
to locate any official documentation to verify the applicant
served in the AOR in direct support of Operations DESERT
SHIELD/DESERT STORM during the award inclusive period of 2 Aug
90 to 30 Nov 95. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service
(DFAS) verified the applicant was credited with Foreign Service
from 1 Jan 91 to 30 Jun 91; however, they were unable to
determine what country the applicant served in during this time
frame. Therefore, without official documentation verifying the
applicant deployed to the AOR in direct support of Operations
DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM they are unable to verify his
entitlement to the SWASM.
DPSIDRA was unable to locate official documentation verifying
the applicant served in the AOR in direct support of Operation
DESERT STORM during the award inclusive period of the KLM-SA;
therefore, rendering him ineligible for entitlement to the KLM-
SA.
The complete DPSIDRA evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 26 Oct 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To
date, a response has not been received (Exhibit C).
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by
existing law or regulations.
2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We note after
verification with DFASs records it could not be determined in
what country the applicant was credited with Foreign Service.
Given the statement on the applicants DD Form 214, Served in
Desert Shield/Storm area of responsibility 27 Dec 90 to 23 Feb
91, we believe that any doubt in this matter should be resolved
in the applicants favor. Accordingly, we believe the applicant
is entitled to the following medals for his service in support
of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm; the Kuwait
Liberation Medal Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) and the Southwest Asia
Service Medal (SWASM). Therefore, we recommend the records be
corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was
awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA), and
the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-03365 in Executive Session on 1 Dec 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Aug 11, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIDRA, dated 27 Sep 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Oct 11.
Panel Chair
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